Project Manager

We are on the lookout for an Audio Project Manager for an on-site role to help us advance an ambitious research program to develop technologies that will augment human capabilities and enable effortless communication in acoustically challenging environments (learn more about our work here). This is a full-time contract position that requires a highly motivated individual who can work collaboratively as well as independently. As a Project Manager, you will lead scientific research projects from conception to completion, collaborating with experts in audio signal processing, machine learning, and hearing sciences. An ideal candidate would have familiarity with some or all of these areas. Responsibilities:

• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery for research and feature development.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Communicate project status, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of tasks, project progress, and completion.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and vendor services.
• Support operational (non-research) projects and tasks as needed.
• This role requires an on-site presence 5 days per week at the Redmond facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• More than 3 years of project management experience in research or product development.
• Proven ability in project planning & execution, including quick prioritization, risk assessment, ownership, and organization.
• Demonstrates proactive initiative and excels at managing multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively collaborates across functions, building strong partnerships with team members and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Possesses exceptional organizational and time management skills, ensuring priorities are met and deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project priorities within and across workstreams.
• Audio technical background to understand and communicate project goals.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• PMP or similar certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Machine learning experience.
• Computer vision experience.
• End-to-end software project management experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward. PDN-a1e9e578-2a9b-4f57-93bc-dde824a14b4c